Why does my peach tree have thorns on it?
Though many fruit trees do have thorns, Peach Trees are not one of them.
I suspect you have growth from the root stock that may be from one of the stone fruit species that would have thorns.
Commonly a hardy Cherry Tree root stock is used for Peach Tree grafting.
Your tree has likely converted to the root stock, and the Peach portion of the tree may have died off.
Is the tree growing from below or above the graft line?
Here are some links with more information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/peach/peach-tree-care.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/can-grafted-trees-revert-to-their-root-stock.htm
Differentiate peach trees from nectarine trees grown from seed. Grown from seeds, a mixture of peach and nectarine seeds. Plants are now about 3 years old. They all look alike. Please differentiate one from the others. Thank you.
Technically, peach and nectarine are the same fruit. There is literally only one gene difference between the two (which results in a fuzzy or non-fuzzy fruit). Beyond this, cross pollination only affects the seeds (the fruit of tree planted from the seed would be affected). It is only something you need to worry about if you plan on growing trees from the peach or nectarine seeds.
I purchased this dwarf peach tree last year and would like to buy more. I just don't remember its name. Thank You, Becky
Some popular dwarf varieties are; El Dorado, Golden Gem, Southern Sweet,
Bonanza II, Southern Flame, Southern Rose, and Garden Gold.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/peach/peach-tree-care.htm
I have a peach tree 3 1/2 years old. Last year I lost all the fruit due to an insect or condition that has spots on the fruit with a jelly substance coming out.
Your tree likely has Plum curculio infestation.
Peach Trees can be infested with this beetle.
Here is a link with more information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/plum/plum-curculio.htm
Our fruit tree is about two years old and we have fruit this season as expected. I read that I should remove these small buds to allow the tree to mature more and grow stronger. In doing this, the energy is transferred to growth of the tree instead of harvesting the fruit this summer. Is this true, as I don't trust the source on the internet, and if I do leave the small fruit buds on the tree, when can we expect to harvest it? Thank you!
There are different reasons and different methods to thin a Peach Tree.
Here is an excellent article that will help you decide the technique that will work best for you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/peach/peach-tree-thinning.htm
It's spring and my peach tree is full of fuzzy new green peaches. But I see white spots on the small green peaches. What is it and how to treat??
Diseases of Peaches or stone fruits can be caused by bacteria, fungus or virus.
I do think that your peaches may have Powdery Mildew, as this generally shows up on young peaches as small spots, then it spreads. You would also see the Powdery Mildew on leaves.
Inspect the tree for any other evidence to help make a correct diagnosis.
Keep in mind that nutritional issues could also cause some tree and fruit damage.
Here are some articles that will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/peach/common-peach-diseases.htm
One of my young peach trees is splitting open. I noticed it last year and it seems like the main trunk is affected and one upwards branch. The split is brown and very wide. Any suggestions on what to do?
Splitting most commonly occurs in freezing weather. If the wound is not weeping or splitting further, then you should just leave it alone to heal on its own. If the split is widening, you can try protective paper (sold at nurseries) to help hold it together while it heals. Do not cover the wound with tar or any other permanent substance as this can trap disease in the wound.